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    The MLB postseason is underway, with the Yankees set to face the Rays in the American League Division Series and full schedules for the matchup now announced. In the National League, the Padres beat the Cubs in Game 1 of their playoff series, with Tatis hitting a leadoff home run and Michael King carrying a no-hit bid into the seventh inning. Aaron Judge is not on the Yankees' ALDS roster, while Garrett Croche... Crochet has made the Red Sox playoff roster.

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    The 2026 MLB playoffs are underway, with the ALDS and NLDS division series matchups, schedules and start times now confirmed. Fans are checking how and where to watch the games on TV and streaming services, with broadcasters and outlets publishing full viewing guides as the postseason gets going.

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    How the pitching rotations might line up for Yankees-Rays ALDS▼Here's how the pitching might line up for the Yankees-Rays ALDS✉newsSportBaseball2 min ago

    MLB.com lays out how the starting pitching matchups could shape up for the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays. The piece examines each club's likely rotation order and pitching plans as the postseason series approaches, giving fans a look at how managers may deploy their arms.

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    Yankees project ALDS roster without Aaron Judge▼Yankees' ALDS roster projection: No Aaron Judge again; who's the Game 1 starter? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/765023MmastodonSportBaseball11 h ago

    A new projection of the New York Yankees' roster for the American League Division Series leaves out Aaron Judge once again, raising questions about his availability for the playoffs. The projection also weighs who should start Game 1 on the mound. Yankees fans are debating the lineup choices and pitching rotation ahead of the series against Tampa Bay.

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    MLB playoffs 2026: ALDS and NLDS matchups, schedule set▼MLB playoffs 2026: ALDS, NLDS matchups, schedule and start times✉newsSportBaseball2 min ago

    The 2026 MLB postseason division series are taking shape, with ALDS and NLDS matchups, game schedules and start times now being laid out for fans. Sports outlets are publishing full breakdowns of who plays whom, when each game begins, and how the bracket unfolds as the playoffs get underway.

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    McDonald's uses AI to gauge willingness to pay by location▼McDonalds has AI estimate "customer willingness to pay" at each restaurantYhnLifeFood71 h ago

    Reuters reports that McDonald's is deploying artificial intelligence to estimate how much customers at each individual restaurant are willing to pay, feeding into pricing decisions that could make the same Big Mac cost different amounts at different locations. The report is drawing attention to how far fast-food chains will go with algorithmic pricing, and whether customers will accept paying more based on what a system predicts they can bear.

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    Yankees and Rays set for ALDS showdown with key matchups in focus▼Yankees vs. Rays ALDS predictions: Ben Rice, Cam Schlittler and the matchups that could decide the series https://www.nyMmastodonSportBaseball12 h ago

    The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are preparing to meet in the American League Division Series, with analysts weighing predictions for how the playoff series will unfold. Attention has centered on Yankees players Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler, whose performances are viewed as potentially decisive, along with the head-to-head matchups between the two clubs.

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    MLB playoff bracket: 2026 ALDS and NLDS matchups set▼MLB playoff bracket: See the 2026 ALDS and NLDS matchups✉newsSportBaseball1 h ago

    USA Today has published the full 2026 MLB playoff bracket, laying out the upcoming American League and National League Division Series matchups. Fans are checking who plays whom as the postseason field takes shape. The article provides seeding details and series schedules for the eight teams still in contention for the World Series.

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    Yankees Face Rays in ALDS Game 1 on Saturday▼Yankees-Rays ALDS Game 1 FAQ (Sat., 6:30 p.m. ET, TBS/HBO Max)✉newsSportBaseball2 h ago

    The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays open the American League Division Series on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET, with coverage on TBS and HBO Max. MLB.com has published a viewer FAQ covering how to watch and what to expect from the playoff opener, as fans prepare for the postseason matchup between the AL East rivals.

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    White Sox and Guardians set for unexpected ALDS playoff clash●White Sox-Guardians ALDS bold predictions and preview: The playoff clash no one saw coming https://www.nytimes.com/athleMmastodonSportBaseball12 min ago

    The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians are set to meet in the American League Division Series, a matchup few predicted before the season. Coverage focuses on bold predictions and a preview of the series, with analysts weighing how two surprise teams from the AL Central will fare when the playoffs begin.

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    White Sox-Guardians ALDS matchup billed as must-watch●5 reasons the White Sox-Guardians ALDS matchup will be a must-watch✉newsSportBaseball2 min ago

    A 2026 MLB postseason series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians is drawing attention, with coverage laying out five reasons the American League Division Series should captivate baseball fans. Writers highlight the intrigue of the matchup as the two AL Central rivals meet in the playoffs.

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    White Sox and Yankees complete sweeps to reach ALDS▼White Sox, Yankees sweep into ALDS🦋bluesky1.7K18 h ago

    The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees both swept their AL Wild Card series to advance to the American League Division Series. Both clubs delivered dominant postseason performances without dropping a game, and baseball fans are now looking ahead to the divisional round matchups.

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    Tampa Bay Rays ride 'power of friendship' to 98-win season●How the 'power of friendship' carried the Rays to 98 wins and the ALDS✉newsSportBaseball2 min ago

    The Tampa Bay Rays finished with 98 wins and reached the ALDS, with their success attributed to strong team chemistry and close bonds among players. Coverage of the club's season highlights how camaraderie within the clubhouse helped them outperform expectations and become one of baseball's standout stories this year.

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    New book 'Asco: Without Permission' spotlights L.A. Chicano artists●‘Asco: Without Permission’ heralds the next generation of L.A. Chicano artists✉newsCultureEntertainment1 h ago

    'Asco: Without Permission' is drawing attention for its look at the Chicano art collective that emerged in 1970s Los Angeles. The book traces how the group's street performance and conceptual work challenged exclusion from mainstream galleries and influenced later generations of L.A. Chicano artists. Coverage is framing it as a timely herald of the collective's continuing legacy in contemporary art.

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    Yankees and Rays face off in ALDS position-by-position breakdown▼Yankees-Rays ALDS position-by-position breakdown✉newsSportBaseball9 h ago

    The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are set to meet in the American League Division Series, and analysts have published a position-by-position comparison of the two rosters. The breakdown examines how the clubs match up at catcher, infield, outfield, starting rotation and bullpen as the postseason rivalry between the AL East foes gets underway.

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    White Sox and Guardians compared position by position ahead of ALDS●White Sox-Guardians ALDS position-by-position breakdown✉newsSportBaseball5 h ago

    MLB.com has published a position-by-position breakdown of the American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians. The analysis compares the two rosters at each position as the teams prepare to meet in the postseason. Fans are weighing which club holds the edge heading into the series.

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    Yankees and Rays set for ALDS pitching matchups●Here's how the pitching might line up for the Yankees-Rays ALDS https://www. mlb.com/news/yankees-rays-pitc hing-matchupMmastodonSportBaseball112 h ago

    The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, the American League East's two strongest teams this season, are set to meet in a best-of-five AL Division Series, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday. Attention is turning to how the pitching rotations might line up across the series, with MLB laying out the probable matchups for the playoff clash between the division rivals.

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    Guardians lineup looks more dangerous heading into ALDS●Why Guardians' lineup looks more dangerous than in previous postseasons https://www. mlb.com/guardians/news/clevela nd-gMmastodonSportBaseball212 h ago

    The Cleveland Guardians enter the 2026 ALDS with a lineup that analysts say is deeper and more dangerous than in previous postseason runs. Coverage highlights improvements to the batting order compared with earlier playoff appearances, fueling optimism among fans that this team can go further in October.

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    MLB division series schedule and TV times released●When do the ALDS and NLDS start? Full schedule, times, TV info for MLB playoffs' next round✉newsSportBaseball8 h ago

    The schedule for the next round of the MLB playoffs is out, with start times, dates and TV listings now confirmed for the American League and National League Division Series. Fans are checking when their teams open play and where to watch, as wild-card winners move on to face the top seeds in the best-of-five round.

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    Guardians name Messick and Williams to start ALDS Games 1-2▼Guards tab star rookie Messick, AL strikeout king Williams for ALDS Games 1-2✉newsSportBaseball12 h ago

    The Cleveland Guardians have set their rotation for the opening two games of the American League Division Series, handing the ball to rookie standout Messick in Game 1 and AL strikeout leader Williams in Game 2. The assignments signal the club's confidence in its young arms as it opens its postseason run, and fans are debating whether the unproven rookie or the strikeout king should get the ball first.

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    Yankees and Rays set for ALDS showdown●Yankees-Rays ALDS position-by-position breakdown https://www. mlb.com/news/yankees-rays-alds -position-by-position-breakMmastodonSportBaseball113 h ago

    The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are meeting in the American League Division Series, and a position-by-position comparison examines how the two AL East rivals match up. It marks a rare postseason meeting between the clubs, though the Rays did beat the Yankees in a playoff series in 2020. Fans are weighing where each team holds the edge as the series begins.

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    McDonald's reportedly using AI to dynamically price its burgers●# McDonalds is reportedly using # AI to "dynamically" price its burgers Read More: https://www. engadget.com/2272211/mcdMmastodonBusinessPersonal Finance015 h ago

    McDonald's is reportedly using artificial intelligence to dynamically adjust the prices of its burgers, meaning menu costs could change based on demand or other factors. Engadget reported on the practice, which is drawing attention under the label of 'surveillance pricing' — concerns that companies use customer data to personalize what people pay. The news is fueling debate about privacy, fairness, and how far fast food chains will go with algorithmic pricing.

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    Donalds calls solar a 'fad' as Florida utilities expand its use▼Donalds calls solar a ‘fad’ as Florida utilities expand its use✉newsEnvironmentEnergy14 h ago

    Byron Donalds, a Florida congressman, described solar power as a 'fad' at a time when Florida utilities are expanding their use of solar energy. The comment puts him at odds with the direction of the state's energy market, where utilities continue to add large-scale solar capacity. His remarks have drawn attention for clashing with industry investment trends in a major solar-growing state.

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    2026 MLB Playoffs Bracket: Full ALDS and NLDS Schedules Released●2026 MLB Playoffs Bracket: Here’s the Full ALDS, NLDS Schedules✉newsSportBaseball8 h ago

    The full schedule for the 2026 MLB postseason division series is out, laying out the ALDS and NLDS matchups and game dates as October baseball approaches. Fans are checking the bracket to see when their teams play and plotting the road to the World Series through the division round.

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    MLB playoff field takes shape as ALDS and NLDS set▼What MLB teams are left in the playoffs? ALDS, NLDS fields takes form✉newsSportBaseball15 h ago

    The MLB postseason is moving into the division series round, with the ALDS and NLDS matchups now largely determined following the conclusion of the Wild Card round. Fans are tracking which teams remain alive in the hunt for the World Series as the bracket takes its final form.

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    CJ Donaldson talks role and pass blocking ahead of Falcons game▼CJ Donaldson on his role, pass blocking | Saints vs. Falcons 2026 NFL Week 4✉newsSportFootball11 h ago

    New Orleans Saints running back CJ Donaldson spoke about his role in the offense and his pass blocking as the team prepares for its Week 4 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The comments come as Donaldson continues to establish himself in the Saints backfield. Falcons–Saints is a longstanding NFC South rivalry, adding attention to his remarks.

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    Guardians Favored Over White Sox in 2026 ALDS Odds▼2026 MLB ALDS Odds: Guardians Favored Over White Sox✉newsSportBaseball15 h ago

    FOX Sports has released odds for a potential 2026 MLB American League Division Series, listing the Cleveland Guardians as favorites over the Chicago White Sox. The early line reflects expectations for the AL Central rivals ahead of next season. Bettors and fans are weighing the Guardians' pitching depth against a White Sox squad coming off a difficult stretch.

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    Yankees sweep Red Sox to reach ALDS▼Yanks sweep rival Sox behind another offensive onslaught to punch ticket to ALDS✉newsSportBaseball17 h ago

    The New York Yankees swept their bitter rivals, the Boston Red Sox, powering into the American League Division Series on the back of another dominant offensive performance. The series win over Boston adds another chapter to baseball's most storied rivalry, and fans are debating whether the Yankees' red-hot bats make them serious World Series contenders this postseason.

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    BBC Radio 3 airs Anna Thorvaldsdottir's In the Light of Air●🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBC #Radio3 's #NightTracks Anna Thorvaldsdottir & International Contemporary Ensemble: 🎵 In the LightMmastodonCultureMusic013 h ago

    BBC Radio 3's late-night programme Night Tracks featured Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir's In the Light of Air, performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble. The piece, known for its atmospheric, light-focused textures, opened with the movement Luminance. Listeners following the station's contemporary classical programming noted the broadcast and the track's availability on streaming services.

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    Guardians name Messick and Williams to start ALDS Games 1-2●Guards tab star rookie Messick, AL strikeout king Williams for ALDS Games 1-2 https://www. mlb.com/news/parker-messick-gMmastodonSportBaseball117 h ago

    The Cleveland Guardians have set their rotation for the start of the American League Division Series, naming rookie Parker Messick and strikeout leader Gavin Williams as starters for Games 1 and 2. Messick has emerged as one of the team's top young arms this season, while Williams led American League pitchers in strikeouts, giving Cleveland a strong left-right combination as the playoffs begin.

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    Guardians and White Sox meet in postseason for first time since 1994●For the first time since the AL Central was born in 1994, the Guardians and White Sox are squaring off in the postseasonMmastodonSportBaseball116 h ago

    The Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox are facing each other in the postseason for the first time since the AL Central was created in 1994, with the ALDS matchup drawing attention from baseball fans. Commentators say Cleveland's chances come down to three things: solving their problems with runners in scoring position, securing the late innings, and avoiding defensive mistakes in a series expected to be closely contested.

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    Wood horsetail thrives in moist, shady forest spots●Der Waldschachtelhalm wächst in feuchten, schattigen Bereichen unter Birken und Kiefern. Die Pflanze bildet unterirdischMmastodonLifeTravel323 h ago

    A nature photographer in Germany is documenting the wood horsetail, a plant that grows in damp, shaded areas beneath birches and pines. It spreads through underground runners and forms dense stands on nutrient-rich soils. The images highlight its finely structured fronds and the play of light around it.

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    Yankees advance to ALDS as debate swirls over Aaron Boone's credit●As Yankees advance to ALDS, how much credit does Aaron Boone deserve for this season? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7MmastodonSportBaseball123 h ago

    The New York Yankees have advanced to the American League Division Series, prompting debate over how much credit manager Aaron Boone deserves for the team's 2026 season. Supporters point to the club reaching the postseason despite a turbulent year, while critics argue the roster's talent, not its manager, drove the success as questions persist about Boone's in-game decisions.